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Culture and nature beyond modernization: Yuyuan Historical Gardens in Shanghai

September 2, 2016September 5, 2016

Yuyuan’s Historical Gardens are one of the oldest areas of Shanghai, an oasis of peace in a vibrant, modern metropolis. The contrast with the technological, …

Built Heritage, Conservation

The Bangalore Palace: A European-Classical Marvel

September 1, 2016April 19, 2019

In an era (the late 18th century) when the other cities such as?Madras (now Chennai) and Hyderabad, stuck to the Indo-Sarcenic style architecture for public …

Built Heritage, Community, Discover, Heritage, Travellers

Discover the magical Yuyuan astrological village in rural China

August 30, 2016October 1, 2017

When we talk about built heritage, the country of China is second to no one in richness, abundance, and diversity. From the Great Wall to …

Built Heritage, Community, Conservation, Restoration

The Queenslander: Architecture adapted to climate

August 29, 2016September 5, 2016

A modern take on the Queenslander architectural style was recently awarded Brisbane?s House of the Year. What is so special about this architectural style? Australia?s …

Built Heritage, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions, Uncategorized, Urban

The Macedonian Vernacular Architecture

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

Speaking of vernacular architecture in Macedonia, I get many different images in my head. As small country, one wouldn’t think we can have diversity of …

Built Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions, Urban

Vernacular Architecture in the Mid-West United States

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

Many people would ask what is different about vernacular architecture compared to regular architecture, I know I did. I found it especially challenging to talk …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Urban, World Heritage Sites

The Warehouse District of Hamburg? The Speicherstadt

August 17, 2016September 2, 2016

The former ?duty-free zone? Speicherstadt is part of one of the biggest and oldest goods handeling centers of Germany and belonged to the old trading …